CBSE Class 10 Science Management of Natural Resources Quiz 2

1. The most appropriate definition of a natural resource is that it is a substance/commodity that is

A present only on land B a gift of nature which is very useful to mankind C a man-made substance placed in nature D available only in the forest

2. The main cause for abundant coliform bacteria in the river Ganga is

A disposal of unbumt corpses into water B discharge of effluents from electroplating industries C washing of clothes D immersion of ashes

3. Among the statements given below select the ones that correctly describe the concept of sustainable development

A (i) and (iv) B (ii) and (iii) C (ii) and (iv) D (iii) only

4. In our country, there are attempts to increase the height of several existing dams like Tehri and Almati, dams across Narmada. Choose the correct statements among the following that are a consequence of raising the height of dams

A (i) and (ii) B (i), (ii) and (iii) C (ii) and (iv) D (i), (iii) and (iv)

5. Select the incorrect statement.

A Economic development is linked to environmental conservation B Sustainable development encourages development for current generation and conservation of resources for future generations C Sustainable development does not consider the view points of stakeholders D Sustainable development is a long planned and persistent development

6. Pick the right combination of terms which has no fossil fuel.

A Wind, ocean and coal B Kerosene, wind and tide C Wind, wood, sun D Petroleum, wood, sun

7. Select the eco-friendly activity among the following:

A Using car for transportation B Using polybags for shopping C Using dyes for colouring clothes D Using windmills to generate power for irrigation

8. A successful forest conservation strategy should involve

A protection of animals at the highest trophic level B protection of only consumers C protection of only herbivores D comprehensive programme to protect all the physical and biological components

9. Arabari forests of Bengal is dominated by

A Teak B Sal C Bamboo D Mangrove